Close to the beach.You'll find Kailua Bay Beach and Kaneohe Bay within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Kalama Beach Park and Kailua Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Kailua Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
Lanikai Beach - 12 min drive - 7.1 km
Getting around
Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 31 min drive
Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 10 min walk
Kaneohe Marine Base: Officers Club - 10 min drive
L&L Drive-Inn - 11 min walk
Zippy's Kailua - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Perfect Kailua Vacation at Ka Hale Lai-House of Serenity-pool and spa.
Perfect Kailua Home on 18,000 square feet of land all your own!! Lots of room to spread out!! We have a gorgeous newly tiled Swimming Pool and spa! You are invited to rest and relax in “Ka Hale Lai” , Kailua’s House of Serenity, 5 minutes to the beach, and a short drive to the heart of Kailua town. This is a Legal, licensed vacation rentalNUC#90/BB0034. You will feel like you are visiting old Hawaii in this classic home. Enjoy modern conveniences like AC in every room and new kitchen and bathrooms. We invite you to experience the beauty of Kailua!! We are located in a quiet Kailua neighborhood called Kaimalino—a short walk away from Turtle Beach. We are walking distance from a grocery store and restaurants but away from the busier Kailua town. We are close to the H-3 on ramp which can get you to the airport in 25 minutes. Sand bar and fishing charters available for additional fee if available.
The State of Hawaii is welcoming visitors with negative COVID tests and allowing legal vacation rentals starting this week! We are so excited to welcome you back to Ka Hale Lai!! Sorry no discounts or extended term rates!
Property manager
Sara
Languages
English
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General
Garden
Unit size: 2,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number TA-027-765-7600-01, GE-027-765-7600-01
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Perfect Kailua Vacation at Ka Hale Lai-House of Serenity-pool and spa. Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 64 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Deborah C.
Apr 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous vacay
The house and the grounds more than lived up to the pictures. The location was close to everything. The house was stocked with everything we needed and more. I wouldn’t give it just 5 stars but 100 if I could.
Deborah C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ryan O.
Apr 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Aloha Beaches
Family fun trip, perfect getaway with easy access to all the island has to offer. Never enough time, would recommend this property.
Ryan O.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eve V.
Apr 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent get away
The house was clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed. Enjoyed the pool and spa. Plenty of room for everyone. Kitchen sink needed a little attention, backed up some times. Overall enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again.
Eve V.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Regina J.
Mar 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Large family home in Kailua
Our family of seven enjoyed our weeklong stay at this beautiful home in a residential area of Kailua. Beds were comfy. Kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. Safeway market was walking distance for supplies. The backyard has a lively pool and spa. There’s a beautiful beach a 20 minute walk from the house and the town of Kailua is a short drive. Beach towels & chairs were provided too. Highly recommend staying at this wonderful home..
Regina J.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie F.
Feb 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Time with Ohana in Paradise
Our group of 8 had an amazing time at this beautiful property. The outdoor living area was perfect.
Stephanie F.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kerri Y.
Feb 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Staycation
Property has an amazing outdoor space that we loved. It was perfect for our ohana gathering.
Kerri Y.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn W.
Jan 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family, including five adults and three teen girls.
Very convenient location to beautiful beaches, restaurants and shopping. We were in Kailua for two of our teens gymnastic competition. The pool was a bit cool but the girls made great use of it every day. And the hot tub was wonderful after long days. The house was very well stocked.
Marilyn W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lance and Jalyn L.
Dec 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Aikahi family rental
Spacious comfortable 4 bedroom with pool. Terrific family vacation.
Lance and Jalyn L.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kyle C.
Oct 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous
It was perfect. Incredible location. Beautiful property that was great for our 4 year old. Couldn’t have asked for better.
Kyle C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roberta V.
Sep 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting Family
We loved everything about the house and the area we stayed in.
Roberta V.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike B.
Jul 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Base for Exploring Oahu
We had 3 couples and each couple had their own BR and bathroom. The hot tub and pool were a great way to relax when we returned from our adventures each day. There are large indoor common spaces including a spacious kitchen, living and family rooms. On top of that is a great covered outdoor sitting and dining area by the pool. The location lends itself to exploring the North Shore, Waikiki, the pali lookout and hiking, etc.
Mike B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Thomas J.
Jul 9, 2024
Amazing location and Property.
Fantastic place for family and friends to gather! Property is really amazing; accommodations, gathering space, pool, backyard, distance to beach and other daily needs could not be better.
We were a bit worried about the big road behind the house but this was not an issue what so ever.
The only thing I would comment on is the overall cleanliness and specifically the kitchen.
At this price level we expected something better! Kitchen is equipped OK’ish but very messy and not clean. Would not take much to get this property to a very impressive level all around.
Thomas J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
William M.
Jul 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A REALLY Nice Vacation Property
We stayed for about a week. Were on Oahu for a daughter's wedding. Visited Maui multiple previous times (loved it!!!), first time staying on Oahu. We loved, loved the property and it's location (southeast side of Oahu). That area of the island is beautiful and the "vibe" was perfect!
Couldn't ask for a better place to stay. The house was clean and well maintained. Lots of individual A/C units to help cool each room and space. Really nice kitchen with high-end appliances. Lots of "elbow" room and plenty of cabinet/storage space. Our only critique of the the kitchen was the selection of tableware/dishes. The dishes (plates and bowls), could probably use a modest upgrade. Nice clothes washer and dryer.
The bedrooms and bathrooms were all well-appointed with decent linens and plenty of towels. Everyone said their beds were pretty comfortable. Closet space was somewhat limited in a couple of the bedrooms, but plentiful in the other bedrooms.
The backyard area is HUGE. Great area to hang out in. Only used the pool a little (due to our schedule), but it is a beautiful, well-maintained pool. There is a separate spa/jacuzzi, but we did not have an opportunity to use it, though it looked really nice.
The house is great for a large family. The surrounding neighborhood is quiet and pretty peaceful. The location is central to a lot of things to do (at least on that side of the island). A small shopping center with a Safeway and several places to eat is 3-minute drive away.
William M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin H.
Jun 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax
Everything was clean. Beautiful property and pool. Hoping to return again.
Kevin H.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gerry G., Mount Dora
May 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Loacation on a Beautiful Island
Pool was so refreshing after a long day on the beach!
Gerry G.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bryce W.
Apr 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
The pictures are accurate. There's a large pool, and a hot tub on the property, with a large yard for playing games in - with privacy from the road / neighbors. There's an outdoor seating area to play games and watch TV. The master suite is separate from the 'main' house - which is also nice. 4 spacious bedrooms, and a nice kitchen. The location is nice as well, you're pretty close to a bunch of restaurants, Target, Safeway, etc. Highly recommended!
Bryce W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
marissa t.
Mar 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Wonderful
We loved staying at this home in Oahu. It was our first time visiting Oahu and this home was perfect for our family of 6 (mostly with adult children). The bedrooms were private for the kids and then the main huge lovely master suite was almost its separate living quarters. It had a big king bed, huge bathroom with tub, shower, etc. We felt pampered in the house. The house was stocked more than other houses we have stayed in elsewhere in the US. The communication was quick and terrific. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was spacious and had everything we needed. It was lovely to sit outside and eat our meals at the big wooden table in the evenings or play games. We would definitely stay again and would definitely recommend to others with a larger party like us. The location was very quiet, and it didn't seem like it took that long to get anywhere. Approx 30-40 minutes to get to the other side of the island. The views on Oahu are breathtaking.
marissa t.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ann E.
Jan 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
We stayed with our 4 kids (6-12 years) & my parents. We appreciated the pool & hot tub, backyard with avocado & plumeria trees, space to spread out or gather. Nice neighborhood & location, away from the busy of Honolulu. Kitchen well-stocked. Host responsive when sheets didn’t fit correctly. Downsides - some beds/bedding could be updated. Pool very cold (kids braved it, but hard for adults) - though admittedly we were there in December. Overall, great stay. Lovely home.
Ann E.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Carol P.
Oct 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A 4.5 rating
We have been visiting Oahu since 1994 and have stayed at many houses. The pros: lovely and quiet neighborhood. Great kitchen-well stocked, individual AC in each room, beds were comfortable, pool, hot tub and yard (although the pool has no hand rail to help older people step in and out). 5 minute drive to great beaches and easy access to other areas of Oahu. The walkable beach (Turtle Beach) is rocky and covered at high tide so not really useable. Beach chairs and umbrella available. New master suite was great. Needs attention: BBQ was filthy and had not been cleaned for a bit. One of the queen bedrooms had a lot of noise from the outside (maybe AC) which made it very hard to sleep in. Small bathroom shower is almost unusable due to the shower head…perhaps look at changing. Kitchen table only has 4 chairs. With 4 rooms and occupancy of 8, there should be 8 chairs. There was only 1 hair dryer for all 3 bathrooms, at least that we could find. All and all, we had a very nice 11 night stay.
Carol P.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Victor M.
Sep 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Great place for our group of 7 adults ranging 24 to 80 years of age. Very close to other services as well
Victor M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eric C.
Sep 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for our first Hawaiian visit
House is as advertised, in a very nice residential neighborhood. Amenities were very close by. Chris and Sara were wonderful hosts, answered our questions promptly prior to booking and made themselves available if we had issues (we didn't). If I had to mention anything, the second shower in the house was a little small but we had two other bathrooms so not a deal breaker by any means. If I'm ever in Oahu I will definitely try to book this property again! Thanks Chris & Sara for your hospitality!
Eric C.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lauri H.
Aug 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home, lovely time
We truly enjoyed our visit this past week. Though our visit was a celebration of life and not the happiest of times it was wonderful to come together as a family.
Chris and Sara's home is truly beautiful and peaceful. We had a delightful time. Chris made himself available to us via phone when we called regarding our not locating the broom. We feel terrible for leaving the floor dirty after 5 days but we never could locate the broom. There were a few ants in the kitchen and the Keurig, but we quickly solved the problem by placing all the food in the refrigerator and not using the Keurig and buying a can of spray which we left behind for the next guests.
Lauri H.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
Aug 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
5 Stars; Wish We Could Award 10!!
This place is amazing, but more importantly it was immaculate and well provisioned when we arrived. Everything you need for a long distance vacation holiday was already available, for both the pool and beach. Our hosts were helpful and gracious, and we look forward to another visit. Mahalo to Chris and Sara.
Mike M.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lance H.
Jul 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
R&R
Loved everything about the house, location, amenities, cleanliness and accessibility. We would stay again in the future.
Lance H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lauren W.
Jul 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place in Kailua
Our family had a delightful stay at this wonderful, spacious and clean home. Great location. Pool and Spa were a hit and the host Sara was attentive, amazing and easy to work with!